1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (345 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Bel Air | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 85 L |